Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women: Bangladesh Takes Early Lead in ODI Series

Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women: Bangladesh Takes Early Lead in ODI Series

In a thrilling opener at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on April 22, 2026, Bangladesh Women triumphed over Sri Lanka Women by three wickets. This victory marks a significant moment in their cricket history as they take a 1-0 lead in the ODI series.

Sri Lanka Women batted first, scoring 205 for 9. Their top scorer was Hansima Karunaratne, who managed to put up 54 runs. However, with regular captain Chamari Athapaththu sidelined due to injury, the team faced challenges.

Bangladesh’s response was impressive. They chased down the target of 206 runs with determination and skill. Sharmin Akhter led the charge, scoring an outstanding 86 runs—her performance was pivotal in securing this historic win.

Ritu Moni also made her mark, taking three crucial wickets for Bangladesh. Her bowling was instrumental in keeping Sri Lanka’s score manageable. On the other side, Dewmi Vihanga matched her with three wickets for Sri Lanka but it wasn’t enough to clinch victory.

This win is particularly sweet for Bangladesh Women as they had previously faced Sri Lanka five times in WODIs but had only managed to win twice—this victory breaks that trend.

The average first innings total at Rajshahi Divisional Stadium is around 190 runs, making both teams’ performances noteworthy. Yet, Bangladesh’s successful chase signals a growing confidence in their squad.

The second match of the series is set to take place at the same venue on Wednesday, promising more exciting cricket ahead.

Fans are already buzzing with excitement after this match. Local supporter Nigar Sultana expressed her joy: “This is just the beginning! We can do even better!” Such sentiments reflect a community rallying behind their team.

As both teams prepare for the next game, all eyes will be on how Sri Lanka adapts without their captain and whether Bangladesh can maintain their momentum.